Reginald Bartholomew (February 17, 1936 – August 26, 2012) was an American diplomat who served as U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon (1983–1986), Spain (1986–1989), and Italy (1993–1997).[1] He was also a member of the American Academy of Diplomacy and Council on Foreign Relations. Additionally, he was also a member of the United States National Security Council staff (1977–1979).
Reginald Bartholomew | |
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9th Under Secretary of State for International Security Affairs | |
In office April 20, 1989 – July 7, 1992 | |
Preceded by | Ed Derwinski |
Succeeded by | Frank G. Wisner |
5th Director of the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs | |
In office July 1, 1979 – January 20, 1981 | |
Preceded by | Leslie H. Gelb |
Succeeded by | Richard R. Burt |
16th United States Ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization | |
In office June 15, 1992 – March 25, 1993 | |
Preceded by | William Howard Taft IV |
Succeeded by | Robert E. Hunter |
United States Ambassador to Lebanon | |
In office 1983–1986 | |
Preceded by | Robert S. Dillon |
Succeeded by | John Hubert Kelly |
Personal details | |
Born | Reginald Bartholomew February 17, 1936 Portland, Maine, U.S. |
Died | August 26, 2012 76) New York City, New York, U.S. | (aged
Spouse | Rose-Anne (née Dognin) |
Alma mater | Dartmouth College, University of Chicago |
Occupation | United States Ambassador |
Education and early career
Bartholomew earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science from Dartmouth College in 1958 and a master's degree in political science from the University of Chicago.[1] He later returned to the University of Chicago to teach social sciences and government. Bartholomew taught at Wesleyan University as well, from 1964 to 1968.[2] While there, he met and befriended current President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, Leslie H. Gelb, then a fellow instructor. In 1967, Gelb left to work as a policy adviser at the Pentagon, persuading Bartholomew to join him the following year. Both occupied various departments in different roles, with Bartholomew working at the National Security Council during the Carter administration and later succeeding Gelb as the director of politico-military affairs at the State Department.[3]
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